Armed Forces

Cadet Lance Corporal Hanlon, Cadets Johnson, Palmer, Graham, Scott, Thomas, Little, Ward, Worsley and Newman, with Cadet Force adult volunteers Sergeant Instructor Thomas, Sergeant Instructor Kyle and Sergeant Instructor Flockton.

Cadets show their support for Poppy Appeal on streets of South Tyneside Debra Fox

People have been sharing why they wear a poppy ahead of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

What the poppy means to you - families share their stories Debra Fox

The Remembrance postbox topper in Stanhope Road, South Shields, created by Janice Welsh. Picture: Janice Welsh.

Remembrance postbox topper in South Shields pays tribute to Armed Forces Debra Fox

A person holds a poppy as they look at a wall made of 10,000 remembrance poppies following the RBL's Poppy Appeal 2022 (photo: Getty Images)

Cenotaph Remembrance Sunday parade and ceremony order of service Benjamin Jackson

One of the Stagecoach buses decorated with poppies.

Stagecoach offers free travel to Armed Forces veterans and serving personnel Neil Fatkin

The whole community gathered to mark annual Armed Forces Day in South Shields on Sunday.

Nine pictures of South Tyneside Armed Forces Day 2022 Mark Payne

Armed Forces Day STMBC

Things To Do Armed Forces Day events returning for 2022 Hayley Lovely

Armed Forces Day

What you need to know about events for Armed Forces Day 2022 in South Shields Hayley Lovely

Fins and Chrome classic car show

Fins and Chrome classic car show returning to South Shields for 2022 - here's ev... Hayley Lovely

Paul Minter whose is planning a retreat to help Forces heroes.

A mega effort to help the heroes Chris Cordner

S general view of the Jar-e-Sakhi Internally Displaced People (IDP) camp in in Qala e Naw district of Badghis province. -Drought stalks the parched fields around the remote Afghan district of Bala Murghab, where climate change is proving a deadlier foe than the country's recent conflicts.

South Tyneside calls for more support for Afghan refugees and Armed Forces perso... Chris Binding

More than two thirds of adults regret not talking to their grandparents about th... Richard Jenkins

The flag starts its journey from Shotton Colliery airfield. Picture: Sky-High Skydiving

South Tyneside pays tribute on Armed Forces Day Kevin Clark

Armed Forces veteran Mark Campbell outside of his new home in South Shields.

Former soldier overjoyed as he moves into his new forever home in South Shields Sophie Brownson

Still showing the Armed Forces Day flag starting its journey, courtesy of Sky-High Skydiving at Shotton Colliery.

How South Tyneside will mark Armed Forces Day in 2021 Ross Robertson

Lee Moore, Armed Forces Support Officer, at the veterans' accommodation, Bedford Avenue, South Shields.

Home The veteran helping others settle back into civvy life Ross Robertson

South Tyneside councillors unanimously backed calls for improved rights for Commonwealth armed forces veterans

Unanimous call for Commonwealth veterans' rights in South Tyneside Chris Binding

Poppy merchandise bought on Amazon or eBay may not be helping charity - how to c... Rhona Shennan

Halfords offers free car check and discounts for teachers, emergency workers and... Matt Allan

Wreaths laid at Westoe Cenotaph, South Shields, on Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Sunday 2020 observed in adapted way across South Tyneside Staff reporter

How to join in on a doorstep two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday - and othe... Alex Nelson

Even one member of our brave forces being blocked from a legitimate claim is unacceptable.

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: Fighting Bill that puts armed forces at a disadvantage Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields Town Hall

Residents urged to commemorate Remembrance 2020 on their doorsteps Staff Reporter